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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Haalvisto (ranked 25585 p4p, 5168 weight class) and Sigandi Legend Jr (ranked 360 p4p, 327 weight class). Haalvisto comes to the cage accompanied by Fintelligens - Stockholm-Helsinki. Sigandi Legend Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

178 cm
25
145
0 - 2 - 0
225 cm
26
130
3 - 14 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin
Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pekka Haalvisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Legend Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Haalvisto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Legend Jr is controlling him.
Haalvisto keeping moving, preventing Legend Jr from controlling successfully.
Haalvisto keeping full guard, as Legend Jr tries to pass.
Legend Jr won't allow Haalvisto to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haalvisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend Jr prevents Haalvisto from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Haalvisto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legend Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Haalvisto sprawls well. He's pushed Legend Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Legend Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haalvisto but Haalvisto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haalvisto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Legend Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Legend Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigandi Legend Jr.
Haalvisto tries to bum rush Legend Jr with a series of wild strikes but Legend Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legend Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haalvisto as he jumps to the side.
Haalvisto tries to counter by clinching up but Legend Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Legend Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haalvisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Haalvisto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Legend Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Haalvisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haalvisto throws a right hand that Legend Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Legend Jr also avoids with ease.
Legend Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haalvisto swivels and escapes.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up but Legend Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Pekka Haalvisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Legend Jr drives through with a takedown into Haalvisto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Legend Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haalvisto wants to stand up but Legend Jr is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legend Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haalvisto is keeping the position for now.
Legend Jr trying to control but Haalvisto is working from the bottom.
Haalvisto wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Legend Jr manages to pass to side control.
Haalvisto is trying to stand up here but Legend Jr is controlling him well.
Haalvisto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Legend Jr wants to pass the guard but Haalvisto is defending well.
Legend Jr not doing much here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Haalvisto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legend Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Haalvisto attempts a counter takedown but Legend Jr avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Haalvisto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Haalvisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legend Jr goes for a double leg but Haalvisto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Haalvisto continues to drive forward.
Legend Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haalvisto is fending him off so far but Legend Jr persists. Nope, Haalvisto circles away and we're back to standing.
Legend Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haalvisto's waist but Haalvisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legend Jr off to one side.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigandi Legend Jr.
Haalvisto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Legend Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Legend Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Haalvisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Legend Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haalvisto defends well and Legend Jr ends up having to push Haalvisto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Haalvisto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Haalvisto misses the target.
Haalvisto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legend Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Haalvisto defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend Jr slips under a jab from Haalvisto.
Legend Jr with the counter takedown but Haalvisto avoids it easily.
Haalvisto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haalvisto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Haalvisto tries a head kick but it misses.
And Legend Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Haalvisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Haalvisto misses.
Haalvisto misses with a body shot.
Haalvisto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Legend Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Haalvisto throws a right and a left that Legend Jr avoids nicely.
Haalvisto misses with a double jab

and Legend Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Haalvisto didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legend Jr trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Haalvisto manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Legend Jr wants to control but Haalvisto passes easily into half guard.
Legend Jr wants to control but Haalvisto is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haalvisto seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Haalvisto is thwarting Legend Jr's attempts to control the position.
Haalvisto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Legend Jr controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Haalvisto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haalvisto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Haalvisto wants to stand but Legend Jr has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haalvisto decides to stand back up.
Legend Jr slips a jab and a cross from Haalvisto.
And Legend Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Haalvisto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Legend Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Haalvisto gets double underhooks and turns Legend Jr into the cage.
Haalvisto misses with a double jab.

Haalvisto clinches.

Haalvisto breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Legend Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haalvisto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haalvisto but Haalvisto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haalvisto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pekka Haalvisto dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Haalvisto tries to bum rush Legend Jr with a series of wild strikes but Legend Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Legend Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haalvisto.
Haalvisto throws a right and a left that Legend Jr avoids nicely.
Haalvisto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legend Jr can do to turn this around?
Legend Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Haalvisto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Legend Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pekka Haalvisto is winning the standup battle so far.
Haalvisto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Legend Jr closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haalvisto is trying to stand.
Legend Jr is stalling here. Haalvisto is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Legend Jr seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Haalvisto has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haalvisto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Legend Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haalvisto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legend Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Legend Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haalvisto swivels and escapes.

Haalvisto has managed to clinch.
Haalvisto prevents the takedown attempt.
Pekka Haalvisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigandi Legend Jr.
Legend Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Legend Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haalvisto is defending well.
Legend Jr has Haalvisto pressed against the cage, preventing Haalvisto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Haalvisto manages to break the clinch.
Haalvisto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haalvisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haalvisto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Legend Jr circles away.
Haalvisto looks to throw a body kick

and Legend Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Haalvisto didn't expect that.
Haalvisto wants to get back to his feet but Legend Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haalvisto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Legend Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Haalvisto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.


That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haalvisto wants to stand but Legend Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Legend Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pekka Haalvisto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Haalvisto clinches up against the cage.
Haalvisto wants to get back to striking at distance but Legend Jr won't allow it.

Haalvisto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legend Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haalvisto's waist but Haalvisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Legend Jr off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haalvisto. Legend Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sigandi Legend Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Haalvisto closes the distance and pushes Legend Jr back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pekka Haalvisto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haalvisto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pekka Haalvisto!

During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Haalvisto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
32%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Whoopie Bunghole (ranked 25269 p4p, 3566 weight class) and Skyler Bowman (ranked 333 p4p, 227 weight class). Bowman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pop Smoke - Dior. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

175 cm
19
140
0 - 4 - 0
167 cm
25
137
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Whoopie Bunghole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skyler Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Bunghole misses

and Bowman counters with a single leg into guard. Bunghole didn't expect that.
Bunghole not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bowman slips nicely into half guard.

Bowman seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bunghole is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Skyler Bowman!
After the fight, Skyler Bowman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mferi (ranked 4162 p4p, 3509 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 178 p4p, 149 weight class). Trouble Some is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

192 cm
18
220
0 - 0 - 0
189 cm
18
200
1 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Good kicks
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Mferi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trouble Some!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Some thuds a left hand into Mferi's body.
Some lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mferi at a distance.
Mferi misses the body punch
and Some counters with a left to the body.
Some has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mferi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mferi throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Some misses.
Some scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mferi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mferi misses with a body shot
and Some counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mferi thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mferi misses with a wild body shot.
Some now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trouble Some comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Some has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 9:10
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trouble Some!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
22%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bernard McCurtney (ranked 2721 p4p, 5405 weight class) and Roderick Gardner (ranked 188 p4p, 298 weight class). McCurtney comes to the cage accompanied by Bill Bellamy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gardner's choice of entrance music: Why Can't We Be Friends?. Roderick Gardner struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

170 cm
19
144
3 - 1 - 0
161 cm
20
145
2 - 2 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bernard McCurtney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roderick Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCurtney drops Gardner with a beautiful combination! Gardner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCurtney is looking for the KO!
Gardner is rocked!
BOOM! McCurtney lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gardner. Gardner tries to recover but McCurtney is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gardner lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard McCurtney!
A very excited looking Bernard McCurtney made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Roderick Gardner had this to say: 'it's all LIES!!!!! LIES!!!!!! like some guy i know who's always claiming he's creating original art, but it's all LIES!!!!'.
S C
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
100%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saint Arai (ranked 2724 p4p, 4578 weight class) and Jesse Kim (ranked 206 p4p, 309 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

170 cm
19
148
3 - 1 - 0
150 cm
25
145
0 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saint Arai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesse Kim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arai lands a jab-cross combination.
Jesse Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arai blocks a jab.
Arai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arai cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Arai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arai stuns Kim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a three punch combo that has Kim backing up. Kim nods at Arai to acknowledge the strikes.
Arai lands a jab.
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Arai scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Arai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Arai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Arai counters with a nice uppercut.
Arai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kim swings widly with a right hand
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Arai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arai connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim misses with a looping left.
Kim misses with a hook
letting Arai counter with a right hand.
Kim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kim on the side of the head.
Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arai counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
Kim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but Arai ducks down to avoid it.
As Kim looks to move away, Arai throws a big counter combo but Kim just gets out of the way.
Arai digs a good hook to Kim's body.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Arai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kim back to the cage. Arai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kim throws a big shot that misses.
Kim scores with a sloppy right hand. Arai should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Arai. That snapped Kim's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kim.
Arai is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kim misses with a hook
letting Arai counter with a right hand.
Arai scores with a three punch combo!
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim misses with an uppercut
letting Arai counter with a right hand.
Arai lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kim is rocked!
Arai connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Kim to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Arai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Saint Arai!
S C
A
G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
98%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tamryn Shihsaidov (ranked 3454 p4p, 3162 weight class) and DeVonde Swain (ranked 223 p4p, 210 weight class). Shihsaidov's entrance music is “Soviet Connectionâ€. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

172 cm
21
143
5 - 2 - 0
174 cm
22
135
1 - 1 - 0
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tamryn Shihsaidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeVonde Swain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Swain does it's job there.
Swain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shihsaidov counters with a nice uppercut.
Shihsaidov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Shihsaidov misses.
Swain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shihsaidov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like DeVonde Swain has been cut.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swain on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shihsaidov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swain missing with a left hand there. Shihsaidov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swain throws a jab but it's blocked by Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Swain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swain throws a hook but Shihsaidov blocks it.
Nice shot by Swain.

Shihsaidov clinches up with Swain and pushes him back against the cage.
Swain misses with a punch on the inside.
Shihsaidov is working Swain over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shihsaidov works on Swain's body with a couple of short punches.
Shihsaidov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swain backwards.
Nice body punch from Shihsaidov.
A left hand lands to the body for Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov digs a right hand into Swain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swain's gas tank.
Shihsaidov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Swain - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Swain looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Swain is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shihsaidov taking a breather.
Swain has a couple of punches blocked by Shihsaidov.

Shihsaidov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shihsaidov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shihsaidov connects with a looping right hand.

Oooooh!!! Shihsaidov has knocked Swain down with a huge combo! Shihsaidov steps away and waves a wobbly Swain back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Swain is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swain is still on wobbly legs! Can Shihsaidov finish him?
Come on Shihsaidov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shihsaidov stalling.
Shihsaidov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Swain up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shihsaidov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice left hand lands by Shihsaidov.
Swain seems to have recovered his senses.
Shihsaidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shihsaidov stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tamryn Shihsaidov.

Shihsaidov has Swain up against the cage in a clinch.
Shihsaidov slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Shihsaidov.
Shihsaidov lands with a short shot to the head.
Swain tries to pull guard but Shihsaidov won't allow it.
Shihsaidov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swain is trying to break free.
Shihsaidov lands with a light punch inside.
Shihsaidov pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Shihsaidov.
We've been informed that Swain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shihsaidov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shihsaidov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Swain tries to break the clinch but Shihsaidov is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shihsaidov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shihsaidov is struggling to control the position.

Shihsaidov breaks the clinch.
Shihsaidov looks to land a combination but Swain avoids it well.
Shihsaidov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Swain walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That has opened up DeVonde Swain's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Shihsaidov drops Swain with a beautiful combination! Swain stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shihsaidov is looking for the KO!
Jab, jab by Shihsaidov - just one landing.
Tamryn Shihsaidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shihsaidov lands with a right and another and another! Swain is in big trouble! Shihsaidov lands again and this time it's lights out for Swain! A quality knockout there for Shihsaidov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tamryn Shihsaidov!
Tamryn Shihsaidov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Castillo (ranked 2538 p4p, 3644 weight class) and Tater Salad (ranked 195 p4p, 247 weight class). Salad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Brak - Mashed potatoes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

177 cm
19
150
3 - 0 - 0
182 cm
19
155
1 - 1 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tater Salad!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Salad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Salad.
Salad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salad tests Castillo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castillo tests Salad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Salad looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salad with the inside leg kick.
Salad misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Castillo.
Castillo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Salad is letting Castillo control him for a moment.
Castillo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Salad is avoiding damage well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo taking a breather here.
Castillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salad is looking to regain half guard here but Castillo keeps moving and retains side control.
Castillo throws a strike aimed at the side of Salad's head but Salad avoids it well.
Castillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Salad can't do much from the bottom here.
Salad takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Castillo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castillo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castillo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salad is trying to escape the position but Castillo is controlling the position.
Castillo tries to score with some ground and pound. Salad controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Castillo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Salad's face as Castillo controls the position.
Castillo trying to control the action but Salad is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salad wants to control but Castillo postures up.
Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Salad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castillo throws an elbow but Salad slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo working the ground and pound from side control.
Castillo moves into full mount!
Salad can't escape the position.
Castillo punching from mount but Salad doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Castillo breaks from Salad's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Castillo unloads with some shots from mount but Salad bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Castillo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salad has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Castillo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salad is surviving well by controlling Castillo's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Salad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Castillo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
BOOM! Castillo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Castillo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Salad because Castillo loaded up on that one.
Castillo lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salad holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Castillo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Castillo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Castillo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Salad misses with a head kick.
Salad throws a poor cross that misses

and Castillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Salad's guard.
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richard Castillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Castillo throws a big elbow that misses.
Castillo is stalling in the full guard.
Castillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Salad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo controlling from the top position.
Salad working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo with a nice head shot there.
Castillo wants to control from the top but Salad keeps moving.
Castillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Castillo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castillo throws a strike but Salad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Salad must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.


That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo wants to take a breather but Salad is having none of it.
Castillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Castillo connects with a nice short shot to Salad's temple.
Castillo tries to pass to full mount but Salad defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salad manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Castillo stopping the sweep attempt from Salad.

Castillo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Salad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Salad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Castillo is looking to work some ground and pound but Salad has wrist control.
Salad controls Castillo momentarily but Castillo frees himself.
Castillo lands a couple of elbows.

Castillo drops back looking for a leg! Salad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salad manages to kick Castillo off! Castillo jumps back into Salad's guard.
Castillo is fighting to break Salad's control of his arms but Salad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Salad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo.
Castillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castillo slips under a jab.
Castillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Salad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo staying out of range there.
Salad connects with a jab.
Castillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Salad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Salad throws a quick inside leg kick.

Castillo closes the distance and pushes Salad back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Castillo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Castillo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Salad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Castillo somewhat.
Tater Salad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castillo connects with a body shot that sends Salad's belly button to the back.
Salad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Castillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salad.
Salad moves out of range of the strikes.
Salad throws a big counter head kick but Castillo avoids it with no problem.
Tater Salad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castillo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Salad eats them both and turns towards Castillo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Salad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Salad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castillo checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salad throws a hook but Castillo blocks it.
Salad looks to throw the jab but Castillo is out of range.
Castillo slips under a jab from Salad.
Castillo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Salad is rocked!
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salad can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Salad out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Richard Castillo!
An intense looking Richard Castillo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I do the salad tossing around here bud'.
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hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
48%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Reyes (ranked 2158 p4p, 3932 weight class) and Lukas Haley (ranked 165 p4p, 267 weight class). Lukas Haley is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

170 cm
25
150
3 - 0 - 0
180 cm
25
145
5 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart
Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Reyes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukas Haley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reyes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reyes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reyes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reyes postures up in Haley's guard and throws a big left but Haley blocks it.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Reyes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reyes landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haley can do anything to dispel that myth.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haley holds on and takes a little breather.
Reyes passes into half guard.
Reyes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haley trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reyes is trying to work for a kimura but Haley is defending well.
Haley is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reyes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Reyes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haley has hold of Reyes's hands but Reyes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haley is trying to stand up here but Reyes is controlling him well.
Haley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reyes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haley wants to get back to full guard.
Reyes trying to control the action but Haley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley has hold of Reyes's hands but Reyes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haley is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haley is in trouble now - Reyes has advanced to mount!
Reyes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haley is rocked!

Reyes is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Reyes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricky Reyes!
Ricky Reyes retains his featherweight title!
Ricky Reyes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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G S C
B
G S C G energy
A | B
hype
A | B
pop
A | B
mgr
A | B
FIGHT
RATING
41%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justice Kingston (ranked 1523 p4p, 3457 weight class) and Brandon Byrum (ranked 161 p4p, 329 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

180 cm
26
161
5 - 1 - 0
170 cm
17
161
1 - 0 - 0
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justice Kingston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Byrum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrum pinned against the cage. Byrum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up with Byrum, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes Byrum against the cage but Byrum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrum lands a jab to the nose.
Byrum misses with a hook.
Byrum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byrum swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Byrum swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingston.

Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Byrum pushes Kingston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Byrum.
Kingston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Byrum is looking to clinch.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byrum but Byrum pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingston scores with a takedown into Byrum's guard.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Kingston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kingston distracts Byrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Byrum is pulling down on Kingston's head. It's preventing any offense from Kingston, at least for the moment.
Kingston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Byrum can't do much from the bottom here.
Kingston wants to control but Byrum is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrum is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Byrum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kingston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byrum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Byrum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Byrum is trying to improve his position.
Kingston tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Byrum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Kingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Byrum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingston tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Kingston stalls from top position.
Byrum gets back to half guard.
Kingston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kingston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byrum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kingston slows the pace down in half guard.
Byrum is refusing to be controlled, as Kingston sits in half guard.
Byrum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kingston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kingston stalling.
Kingston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byrum's head.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrum keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrum is trying to control but can't.
Kingston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrum is staying active underneath Kingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Kingston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kingston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justice Kingston dominated that round.
That's time! Kingston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kingston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Byrum avoids it really well and circles away.
Justice Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrum stuffs the takedown.

Kingston drives through and clinches with Byrum against the cage.

Kingston lands a takedown into guard.

Kingston has gone for a leg lock! Byrum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kingston's guard.

Byrum working some strikes from top position.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston can't keep his opponent in guard - Byrum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byrum prevents Kingston from improving his position.
Kingston is looking to control Byrum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Byrum sits in half guard.
Byrum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Justice Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byrum is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byrum is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
Kingston is not content to let Byrum control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byrum scores with a nice strike.
Byrum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston shoots for a double leg takedown but Byrum sprawls well. He's pushed Kingston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrum lands an overhand right.
Byrum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byrum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Byrum throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
Byrum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston.
Byrum misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Byrum scores with a body shot.
Byrum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byrum lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Byrum throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Byrum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Kingston rushes Byrum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Byrum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston fails with the takedown.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrum throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kingston or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrum, which made it look bad.
No luck for Kingston with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston tries to clinch but Byrum is having none of it.
Byrum tries to clinch up.
Byrum misses with a looping left.
Byrum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrum pinned against the cage. Byrum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Byrum loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Brandon Byrum seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Kingston takes the fight into the clinch.
Byrum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kingston is keeping busy.

Byrum breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Byrum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!


Kingston gets a clinch.
Byrum scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrum throws a head punch that misses.
Byrum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kingston.
Byrum has Kingston pressed against the cage.
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Byrum has him pressed against the cage.
Byrum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Byrum prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is trying to drag Byrum to the mat but Byrum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byrum misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
Byrum prevents the takedown attempt.
Byrum lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Byrum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrum misses with a looping left.
Byrum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Byrum misses.
Byrum throws a solid leg kick but Kingston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrum.

Byrum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kingston is trying to drag Byrum to the mat but Byrum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kingston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byrum walks away with a smile on his face. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Byrum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byrum defends it nicely.
Byrum scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Byrum to counter with a crisp jab.

Kingston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Byrum's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrum has wrist control.
Byrum is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Kingston trying to control but Byrum is working from the bottom.
Kingston preventing the sweep.

Byrum has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Byrum looking to control.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrum swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Byrum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingston manages to get himself to full guard.

Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingston pulls Byrum in close to his closed guard and prevents Byrum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Byrum is proving a slippery customer.
Kingston wants to hit a sweep here but Byrum passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kingston there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byrum trying to control but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is looking to improve his position but Byrum isn't that keen on the idea.
Kingston tries to hold on but Byrum postures up.
Kingston is in a horrible position here. Byrum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrum working Kingston over with strikes here.
Kingston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Byrum really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!


Byrum clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrum.

Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Byrum regains guard immediately.
Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrum has wrist control.
Byrum wants to sweep but no luck.

Kingston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byrum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kingston, into his guard.

Byrum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byrum throws an elbow that misses. Kingston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Byrum's guard. Nice move by Kingston!

Byrum keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kingston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kingston cracks Byrum with a big elbow.
Byrum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Byrum defending well.
Byrum wants to improve his position but Kingston is controlling well.

Kingston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byrum is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrum avoid being mounted?
Byrum gets back to full guard.
Byrum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kingston controls the pace.

Kingston has gone for a leg lock! Byrum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kingston's guard.

Byrum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byrum trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Byrum happy to just control the position for now.
Kingston sneaks back into half guard.
Kingston is looking to control Byrum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Byrum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kingston trying to hold on to Byrum's head to control him but Byrum postures up.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Byrum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byrum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Kingston trying to hold on to Byrum's head to control him but Byrum postures up.
Kingston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Brandon Byrum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Byrum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Byrum lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrum.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston tries to counter with a takedown but Byrum is quick to defend against it.
Kingston moves out of range as Byrum strikes.
Kingston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Byrum looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Kingston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byrum defends well and Kingston ends up having to push Byrum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Byrum throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
Kingston is looking for a takedown.
Byrum prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Byrum trying to stall but Kingston improves his position.
Kingston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byrum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Byrum regains guard immediately.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Byrum keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kingston looking to pass the guard.
Byrum controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Byrum pulls Kingston in to control the position.
Byrum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byrum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kingston controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byrum defends well and Kingston ends up having to push Byrum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Byrum has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Byrum working aggressively here.
Kingston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingston is looking for a takedown.

Byrum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Byrum. Byrum maintains the clinch.
Byrum lands with a left to the head.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Byrum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kingston as Byrum tries to tie him up.
Brandon Byrum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byrum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byrum just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Byrum fails to land.
Kingston tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Byrum regains guard immediately.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrum is keeping the position for now.
Kingston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrum is keeping the position for now.
Byrum looking for a sweep. Not yet Byrum, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Byrum is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston won't allow Byrum to sweep him here.
Kingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kingston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Byrum keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kingston trying to control but Byrum is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston distracts Byrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brandon Byrum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kingston postures up.
Kingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Byrum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Byrum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Byrum!

Brandon Byrum is the new lightweight champion!
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pate Boxeri (ranked 1019 p4p, 3872 weight class) and Zander Fisher (ranked 89 p4p, 263 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

173 cm
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220 cm
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145
2 - 2 - 0
BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Boxeri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zander Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher throws a right hand that Boxeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Boxeri also avoids with ease.
Fisher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boxeri scores with a shot to the body.
Fisher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fisher looks to clinch
letting Boxeri counter with a right hand.
Boxeri's corner calls for a 1-2. Boxeri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fisher moves away.
Boxeri throws a lazy right hand but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boxeri defends it nicely.
Fisher needs to keep his hands up - Boxeri had a free shot at his head there.
Fisher gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boxeri digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxeri scores with a nice strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fisher moves out of range as Boxeri strikes.
Fisher slips under a jab from Boxeri.
Boxeri's corner calls for a 1-2. Boxeri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxeri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fisher shoots in looking for a takedown. Boxeri tries to sprawl out of it but Fisher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boxeri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fisher shoots in but Boxeri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pate Boxeri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Fisher.
Boxeri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri throws a shot to the body.
Boxeri looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
Fisher drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boxeri defends it well.
Fisher takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxeri swings for the body but Fisher moves out of range.
A jab from Boxeri misses.
Boxeri throws a good cross that connects.
Boxeri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher slips a jab from Boxeri.
Fisher tries to counter with a clinch but Boxeri shakes him off and moves away.
Fisher ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri.
A countering left hand to the body from Fisher misses.
Boxeri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fisher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxeri finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisher's head.
Fisher looks winded!
A jab from Boxeri finds it's way through Fisher's defenses.
Fisher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxeri.
Boxeri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Boxeri lands with a shot to the body.
Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fisher sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri lands with a cross.
Boxeri is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body punch from Boxeri.
Boxeri throws a good cross that connects.
Fisher is rocked!
Fisher slips under a jab from Boxeri.
Fisher is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxeri finish him?

Boxeri lands a big right hand that sends Fisher crashing to the mat! Boxeri stays standing though and waves Fisher back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxeri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Boxeri misses the target.

Boxeri lands a big right hand that sends Fisher crashing to the mat! Boxeri stays standing though and waves Fisher back to his feet!
Boxeri digs a good body shot into Fisher's ribs.
Boxeri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boxeri stuns Fisher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Boxeri cracks Fisher with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fisher looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Boxeri finish him?
Pate Boxeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Boxeri gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pate Boxeri!
A victorious Pate Boxeri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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